A Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on Manufacturing Skill Transfer Promotion Programme was signed in 2016 between the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) of India to work together towards human resource development in India’s manufacturing sector. Based on the MoC, the Company has established two Japan-India Institutes for Manufacturing (JIM), in Gujarat and Haryana.
The institutes offer training courses in the domain of automobile manufacturing, maintenance and service such as Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Auto Body Painting, Electrician, Welder, Mechanic Diesel Engine, Mechanic Auto Body Repair and Fitter. These courses are recognised by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) and the institute is accredited by METI, Japan. The unique features of JIM include minivehicle assembly line, engine assembly line, safety lab, virtual welding simulators and spot-welding equipment, which provide hands-on training to students to make them industry-ready.
Additionally, the students are trained in soft skills and Japanese shop floor practices in the areas of safety, quality, discipline, punctuality, Kaizen, 3G, and 5S. The soft skill curriculum has been developed by the Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS), Japan under the guidance of METI, Japan. Students are given training under the Dual System of Training (DST) scheme of MSDE. DST is an amalgamation of theoretical training imparted through ITIs and practical training in the industry. It provides hands-on experience to students on latest industrial technologies and enables industry linkages.